News: Recently, the India Meteorological Department (IMD) marked its 150th anniversary. About India Meteorological Department (IMD) The India Meteorological Department (IMD) was established in 1875. It is the principal agency for meteorological observations, weather forecasting, and seismology in India. Headquarters: New Delhi, IMD operates under the Ministry of Earth Sciences and plays a vital role… Continue reading India Meteorological Department (IMD) and its future vision
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Fast Track Immigration – Trusted Traveller Program (FTI-TTP)
News: Union Home Minister Shri Amit Shah will inaugurate the FTI-TTP on 16 January 2025 from Ahmedabad. About Fast Track Immigration – Trusted Traveller Program’ (FTI-TTP) The FTI-TTP is an initiative under the Viksit Bharat@2047 vision intended to enhance the experience of international travelers. Objective: To provide world-class immigration facilities, making international travel seamless and… Continue reading Fast Track Immigration – Trusted Traveller Program (FTI-TTP)
INS Surat, INS Nilgiri, and INS Vaghsheer
News: Three frontline combatants, INS Surat, INS Nilgiri, and INS Vaghsheer were commissioned into the Indian Navy for the first time. INS Surat INS Surat is a stealth-guided missile destroyer and the fourth and final vessel under Project 15B. It is also known as the Visakhapatnam class. It is India’s first warship to be… Continue reading INS Surat, INS Nilgiri, and INS Vaghsheer
Mission Mausam
News: Mission Mausam was launched by Prime Minister Modi on January 14, 2025, to commemorate the 150th anniversary of the India Meteorological Department (IMD). About Mission Mausam Mission Mausam is an initiative launched by the Ministry of Earth Sciences (MoES) to position India as a global leader in weather and climate sciences. Overseen by: The… Continue reading Mission Mausam
Bhargavastra micro-missile system
News: India has successfully conducted tests of its first indigenous micro-missile system named Bhargavastra. About Bhargavastra micro-missile system The Bhargavastra is India’s first domestically developed micro-missile system designed to combat swarm drone threats. Developed by: Economic Explosives Ltd Features: It is a counter-drone system capable of detecting small aerial vehicles at over 6 km range… Continue reading Bhargavastra micro-missile system
Sada of Konkan
News: The sada in the Konkan region are increasingly at risk due to changing land-use patterns, mining, and misclassification as ‘wasteland’ in the Wasteland Atlas. About Sada of Konkan The sada refers to large flat-topped areas formed by centuries of erosion. It is located in the Konkan region between the Arabian Sea and the Western Ghats. … Continue reading Sada of Konkan
National Turmeric Board
News: Union Minister of Commerce and Industry has inaugurated the National Turmeric Board. About National Turmeric Board The National Turmeric Board has been set up to focus on the overall development and growth of the turmeric sector in the country. Headquarters: Nizamabad, Telangana. The board will function under the Ministry of Commerce and Industry. Functions: Focussing… Continue reading National Turmeric Board
Pink Fire Retardant
News: Authorities in the United States are using planes to drop pink fire retardant to curb the Southern California Wildfires. About Pink Fire Retardant Fire retardant is a mix of chemicals used to extinguish or slow down the spread of fires. Authorities in the US most commonly rely on Phos-Chek, a type of fire retardant,… Continue reading Pink Fire Retardant
Kumbh Mela
News: Maha Kumbh Mela is being held in Prayagraj, Uttar Pradesh. It is a celebration of spirituality, religion and equality. About Kumbh Mela The word Kumbh is derived from Sanskrit word Kumbh which means pitcher or pot. It is believed that during the Samudra manthan event, churning of the ocean, a pot (Kumbh) of Amrit… Continue reading Kumbh Mela
Z-Morh Tunnel
News: Recently, Prime Minister has inaugurated the Z-Morh tunnel. About Z-Morh Tunnel It is a 6.5 kms two-lane road tunnel that connects Gagangir and Sonamarg along the NH-1 Srinagar Leh Highway. The name Z-Moreh is derived from the Z-shaped highway that existed prior to the construction of the tunnel. The National Highways and Infrastructure Development… Continue reading Z-Morh Tunnel
